These focus on Diving skills particularly. You can also choose Synchro, Competitive Swimming, or Water Polo.

Divers build on skills learned during the Learn to Swim Framework Stages 1-7. They cover areas such as the diving hand grab, the concept of a dive, floats, glides and movements in the water. There is also poolside work to refine the basic body positions for diving.

Dedicated awards for diving

If the pool a child is learning in has a diving board then they can also take the Swim England Diving Awards 1-7. Again, a child needs to have completed Stages 1-7 of the Learn to Swim Framework.

These awards cover seven levels of progressive diving skills, from complete beginner through to club level skills. They have been developed in consultation with British Diving, diving clubs, diving experts and coaches.

If you are serious about diving then these are the awards you need (see samples gallery below).

Getting into diving with a club

There are lots of diving clubs across England and they are always happy to help with any enquiries. If you or a your child are interested in getting into diving then go to our Find Clubs page here. You will find a range of ways to get in contact with clubs.

Adults’ getting into diving

If you fancy a new challenge why not give diving a go? You don’t have to start on the 10m board, there are 1m and 5m options to start you off.

Diving isn’t just for the young or the elite, it can be done by many different people of varied strength and ability. Diving clubs often have sessions for beginners and people who have never dived before.

Click here to read an interview with Masters diver Mark Woodward, who was inspired to take up the sport by his son and Commonwealth medallist Freddie.

Don’t worry, you won’t be expected to dive off the 10m board on your first session, lessons will start on poolside and progress on to the boards as you your confidence levels rise.

Diving is great for improving flexibility, core strength and posture and is an excellent sport to give a go if you fancy a new challenge. So if you want a bit more excitement in the pool then give diving a try.